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The 50 Best Sports-Themed Costumes For Halloween

Bailey BrautiganOct 26, 2010

With Halloween coming up this weekend, we are all making some last-minute costume decisions.

Still have no idea what to wear to this year's big Halloween bash?

Tired of going as the same old referee or jailbird?

Don't worry. Here at Bleacher Report, we have brainstormed and come up with the 50 best sports-themed Halloween costumes.

We even have lists of all the items you'll need to make your costume complete.

Enjoy!

50. Matt Leinart

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What You'll Need: Use this photo as inspiration. Get a beer bong, some swim trunks and some flip flops. Gather up a group of cute but chubby girls, and you're done.

49. Jeremiah Masoli

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What You'll Need: A couple of laptops and a park ranger hat.

48. Concussed NFL Player

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12:  Christopher Owens #21 of the Atlanta Falcons gets checked out by trainers while James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsy
PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12: Christopher Owens #21 of the Atlanta Falcons gets checked out by trainers while James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsy

What You'll Need: This one is pretty simple. Just dress up like a football player, and attach a bunch of stars surrounding your helmet.

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47. Steve Phillips

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What You'll Need: Just white hair and a homely chick that looks young enough to be your daughter.

46. Josh Hamilton

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 22:  Josh Hamilton #32 (C) of the Texas Rangers is sprayed with soda by teammates as they celebrate on the field after defeating the New York Yankees 6-1 in Game Six of the ALCS to advance to the World Series during the 2010 MLB Pl
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: Josh Hamilton #32 (C) of the Texas Rangers is sprayed with soda by teammates as they celebrate on the field after defeating the New York Yankees 6-1 in Game Six of the ALCS to advance to the World Series during the 2010 MLB Pl

What You'll Need: A Rangers uniform and a bottle of ginger ale.

45. Hannah Storm

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What You'll Need: Inappropriately youthful plaid skirt and red pleather go-go boots.

44. Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush

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What You'll Need: Two large balloons to stuff in the back of your pants, some crutches and a dog to fight over.

43. Anderson Varejao

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What You'll Need: If you can't find the actual Anderson Varejao Wig Night wig, you can always settle for a Sideshow Bob costume.

42. The Manning Brothers

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What You'll Need: Jerseys for each of you, and whoever goes as Eli should appear starved for attention and constantly mention that he too has won a Super Bowl.

41. Joe Flacco

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What You'll Need: Step one: Buy a fake mustache. Step two: Place fake mustache between eyebrows.

Done.

40. Cristiano Ronaldo

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What You'll Need: Lots of hair gel, a spray tan and a graphic t-shirt.

And if nobody gets it, just tell them you're The Situation.

39. Josh Cribbs

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 03:  Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns is hit by safety Chinedum Ndukwe #41 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 03: Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns is hit by safety Chinedum Ndukwe #41 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: A one-man-band ensemble and a Browns Jersey.

38. Erin Andrews

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What You'll Need: A cute but conservative ladies outfit and a creepy guy to follow you around with a peephole and a camera.

37. O.J. Simpson

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What You'll Need: Don't risk offending people by putting too many details into this one. A nice orange jumpsuit and some black leather gloves will be enough to get the point across.

36. Gilbert Arenas

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PHOENIX - DECEMBER 19:  Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on December 19, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Wizards 121-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno
PHOENIX - DECEMBER 19: Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on December 19, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Wizards 121-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno

What You'll Need: A Wizards jersey and some fake guns. And then constantly fake injuries to get out of doing things all night.

Example;

"Hey dude, will you grab me a beer?"

"I would, man, but I just sprained my wrist."

35. Tom Couglin

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What You'll Need: Just a Crypt Keeper costume.

34. Michael Vick

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17:  Injured Quarterback Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the tunnel before the game against  the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (P
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17: Injured Quarterback Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the tunnel before the game against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (P

This one would have made it higher on the list last year, but it's still funny.

What You'll Need: An Eagles jersey and a dog on a leash-preferably a pit bull.

33. Bill Belichick

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17:  Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shouts instructions during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shouts instructions during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: Sleep until about 8:00 p.m., skip the shower and throw on an old worn-out sweatshirt.

32. Jerry Jones

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:  Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks on the field before a football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks on the field before a football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: White hair and a glass of whiskey. It also helps if you try to be the drunkest person a the party.

31. Ines Sainz

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What You'll Need: A microphone and some skin-tight jeans. Try a pair of "jeggings."

30. Greg Oden

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What You'll Need: Some of those nasty fake teeth and some stage makeup to make yourself look 20 years older than you are.

29. Tom Brady

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What You'll Need: A girly/Justin Bieber wig and a Patriots jersey.

And if you want to bring the little ones along...

28. Danny Woodhead

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17:  Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots is caught by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first second half at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriot won 23-20 in overtime.  (P
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots is caught by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first second half at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriot won 23-20 in overtime. (P

Dress your toddler up in a little Pats jersey, and bring him with you.

27. Braylon Edwards

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11:  Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets reacts after he made a reception in the rain in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 11, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (P
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets reacts after he made a reception in the rain in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 11, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (P

What You'll Need: A flask/six pack/fifth of Jack Daniels (whatever you're in the mood for) and a set of car keys.

26. Kenny Powers

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What You'll Need: A Jheri Curl/mullet wig and LOTS of conditioning creme/hair gel.

25. Joey Chestnut

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What You'll Need: A white tee, some Jnco jeans (don't act like you don't own a pair) and some barbecue sauce and mustard all over yourself.

And then try to fight off the ladies!

24. John Daly

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LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 21: John Daly acknowledges the crowd after sinking his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 21, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 21: John Daly acknowledges the crowd after sinking his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 21, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty

What You'll Need: A polo shirt, some golf shoes...and lots of booze!

23. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom

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What You'll Need: A Lakers jersey and a basketball...and then your slightly overweight older brother to dress as Khloe.

22. Les Miles

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BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 16:  Head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers watches his team warm up before playing the McNeese State Cowboys at Tiger Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty
BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 16: Head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers watches his team warm up before playing the McNeese State Cowboys at Tiger Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty

What You'll Need: An LSU hat and windbreaker. And try to keep a confused look on your face all evening.

21. Paul The Octopus

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What You'll Need: Make some extra arms out of streamers, and carry around a box with the Spanish flag on it.

20. Plaxico Burress

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What You'll Need: A pair of pants with a hole in the leg to expose a gunshot wound and a Brillo pad for that weird goatee.

19. Danica Patrick

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What You'll Need: Some driving gloves, a driving suit unzipped most of the way and maybe throw in a helmet. Do your hair like a Victoria's Secret model, and carry a checkered flag.

Side Note: This is my Halloween costume this year.

18. Mark Sanchez

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What You'll Need: A Jets jersey, a brow wax, a 75 dollar haircut, a manicure and a pedicure.

17. Wayne Rooney

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What You'll Need: Shave your head to create a receding hairline, and then have your mom dress up as a prostitute.

16. Clinton Portis

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What You'll Need: First, you'll need to pick one of his alter egos. Don't worry. They all pretty much involve some ridiculously large sunglasses and a multicolored wig.

15. Kevin Kolb

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17:  Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: An Eagles jersey and a sign around your neck that reads, "Pick me, Andy!"

14. Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24:  Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons with Chad Ochocinco #85 at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons with Chad Ochocinco #85 at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: Batman and Robin costumes painted with Bengals stripes and mediocrity.

13. Bruce Jenner

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What You'll Need: Take some Scotch Tape, and pull back your face at your temples and constantly suck in your cheeks.

If that doesn't work, just try too look as much like your wife as possible.

12. Tony Romo

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 25:  Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys wears a sling on the sidelines after a left shoulder injury against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium on October 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Gett
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys wears a sling on the sidelines after a left shoulder injury against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium on October 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Gett

What You'll Need: Put your arm in a sling, and hang your head in shame all night.

11. Cigar Guy

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What You'll Need: A ridiculous mustache and of course a cigar.

Making that face all night is not a requirement, but it is preferred.

10. Venus Williams

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What You'll Need: A tennis outfit that looks like lingerie and someone else to go as your much better-looking sister.

9. Troy Polamalu

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What You'll Need: A huge black wavy wig and a bottle of Head and Shoulders.

I have a feeling that this one is going to be very popular this year.

8. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

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What You'll Need: One person should dress up in some Nike golf gear, and the other should put on a blond wig, speak in a Swedish accent and chase "Tiger" around with a golf club all night.

7. Rex Ryan

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Rex Ryan, head coach  of the New York Jets points on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Rex Ryan, head coach of the New York Jets points on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: A fat-suit and several bags from Taco Bell.

6. Al Davis

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What You'll Need: Think the Grim Reaper with a Raiders jersey.

5. Ben Roethlisberger

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What You'll Need: This one is perfect if you have a little beer belly. Don't shave for the rest of the week, and wear a t-shirt that says "DTF" on it.

4. Diego Maradona

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03:  Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina gestures during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina gestures during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by

What You'll Need: Do NOT comb your hair. Do NOT shave.

Oh, and act like you are completely out of your mind all night.

3. LeBron James

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 21:  LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat waits for free throws against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 21, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - OCTOBER 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat waits for free throws against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 21, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What You'll Need: A Heat jersey and a friend in a Cavs jersey with a knife in his back.

2. Jenn Sterger

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What You'll Need: An outfit that is inappropriately slutty (even for a Halloween party), a cell phone complete with penis pictures and a sign that says "Please Take Me Seriously."

1. Brett Favre

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24:  Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a final incomplete pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  The Packers defeated the Vikings 28-24. (Photo
GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a final incomplete pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Vikings 28-24. (Photo

What You'll Need: A walking cast, a cane and some Depends.

Throw things without any reason or warning.

Say "Welp" a lot.

And don't forget your Wrangler "Open Fly Jeans."

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